1. Semiconductor stocks, including Nvidia, plummeted following reports of DeepSeek developing its own AI chip and Samsung results sparking sector jitters.
2. Multiple major investment banks initiated coverage of SpaceX with "Outperform" or "Buy" ratings and varying target prices.
3. A Qatari LNG tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, at risk of exploding due to a fire in its engine room, escalating geopolitical tensions and potential energy impacts.
AI Chip Competition Hits Semis, SpaceX Gains Analyst Backing, Mideast Tensions Flare
